Roan Highlands, 56K no way

[neonshaw]

Everyone, last week I did the short section from Roan High Knob to 19E. It brought back memories. I did this section in 1993 but I remember it was cloudy then and I couldn't see the views.

This has to be one of the most spectacular sections on the AT. I know many of you have been there as well. For those that haven't here are some pics, enjoy

[HiKen2011]

That's beautiful, sorta like PCT hiking, I think?
Thanks for sharing!

[Creek Dancer]

Thanks for the backpacking porn.

[neonshaw]

i froze in my WM 35 deg bag last Sat morning at Overmountain

but it was worth it

[aaronthebugbuffet]

Yep that section is pretty sweet.

[WingedMonkey]

It's so nice to see a bald without a hiker feed on it.

[Lyle]

Probably my favorite section of the AT thus far (Springer to Culver's Gap, NJ). I was there in June of last year - Azaleas, Rhododendron, Mountain Laurel, even the Gray's Lilly was in bloom. On top of that, we crossed part of the time in wispy clouds, part of the time above the clouds, and part of the time in bright sun. Amazing.

[Firefighter503]

I'll echo the above poster. My favorite section of the AT so far as well (Springer to Caledonia State Park, PA minus a short section in middle VA). Brings back good memories from last year at Roan Mountain Shelter.

[Hiking Man]

My favorit part of the AT that i have hiked so far. Was up there about three weeks ago and went threw a major hail storm. The ground truned white as if it snowed. Great place!!

[MedicineWoman2012]

Simply Gorgeous!

[Kerosene]

Here's how it looked at the end of October 2008: http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/show...er&imageuser=3

[johnnybgood]

Awesome pics ! simply beautiful ; question:
Is there parking at Iron Mountain Gap & is it safe ? -- I've heard of 19E having had past issues.
Good 2+ days to hike this going Nobo ?

[neonshaw]

[QUOTE=Kerosene;1277588]Here's how it looked at the end of October 2008: http://whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/show...er&imageuser=3[/QUOTE

awesome with the snow, Roan is one of the coldest places on the AT,

[Chaco Taco]

Done it four times since 2008 and love it. Best section of the southern AT.That whole section from Hot Springs to 19E is great.

[bus]

That section is very dear to me.

JohnnybGood, while 19E may have issues at the roadside parking area, about 1/4 mile west is Moluntain Harobour B&B/hostel. You can park there for a very small fee and get a shuttle!